The 20 Best Cities for Older Americans

The 20 Best Cities for Older Americans

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9. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Massachusetts-New Hampshire

Strengths:
* Abundant home health-care options and high-quality nursing homes
* Low Alzheimer’s, obesity rates and long life expectancy
* Ample transit options, excellent walkability

Weaknesses:
* Costly housing, assisted living, nursing homes
* High tax burden, expensive hospital care
* High levels of depression in Medicare population

Reuters / Brian Snyder